Becoming an Expert

During my recent Virtual Marketing Program (Professionals Need Coaches) group phone call, I led a discussion on how to create the most effective solution for your clients. To create great solutions for clients, you need great information from them regarding their specific needs. To receive this information, you must first build trust and rapport. How do you do this? By building your reputation as an expert. Once you become the expert, clients will place greater value on your time, your insights, and, most importantly, the value of your services (i.e., solutions).

One way to become an expert is to act like an expert. How? By asking lots of questions and then listening intently to the answers. Once the prospective client sees that you truly care about their business, they will be more open. When they are more open, you are better able to identify and understand their specific needs.

Are you asking enough questions of your clients/prospects? Who talks more: the prospect, or...you?

To care more, ask...and then listen more!

VMP Launches!

I'm excited to announce that my Virtual Marketing Program (VMP) had a successful test-launch a week or so ago. In addition to some North Bay (CA) folks, we had people attending from places like Colorado and Las Vegas, NV.

Again, the purpose of VMP is to assist business owners and sales professionals who want to grow their business. For more information and to register, visit here.

VMP Payment Options

The Virtual Marketing Program has three payment options:

Monthly: $75.00
3-Month: $199.00 (Only $66 per month)
12-month: $699.00 (Only $58 per month)

To purchase the VMP:
1. Mail a check to:
Tim Polk Communications
Attn: Tim Polk
2436 Quail Hollow Drive Santa Rosa, CA 95403

2. Purchase online through the secure PayPal program:

Monthly: $75.00

3-Month: $199.00

12-Month: $699.00

For questions, please call 707-568-7322. Thanks!

VMP Calendar of Calls

The Virtual Marketing Program (VMP) monthly group coaching calls will take place as follows:

January 2010:
Tuesday Jan 19 and Monday Jan 25

February - December 2010:
The second and fourth Mondays of each month

Phone Call Times:
Calls will begin at 11:05 a.m., and end at 11:55 a.m. PST

When you sign up for VMP, you will receive the call-in phone number and other information.

The Virtual Marketing Program

Professionals Have Coaches

My name is Tim Polk, of Tim Polk Communications (TPC). For the past 15+ years I have been helping business owners and sales professionals launch or grow their business. To date, all of my client interactions have been face-to-face. Now, though, in 2010 I am launching a new Virtual Marketing Program (VMP). Through VMP, you can receive monthly marketing and sales coaching, guidance, and brainstorming, and direction easily and at an affordable price.

What You Receive
When you commit to VMP, each month you will receive:

* Two (2) telecoaching sessions led by myself. We'll cover the key topics necessary to grow your business, discuss your specific needs, goals, challenges and opportunities, and you'll receive my expert feedback, guidance, and support.

* Two (2) Marketing Action Plans (MAPs) sent to you via email which correspond to each telecoaching call.

* Access to me via email throughout the month for questions, review and feedback, and so on.

* Access to my network of professional marketing service providers.

Benefits to You
By having myself as your "Virtual Director of Marketing," you will receive focused guidance from a seasoned sales and marketing professional, leading to a greater ability to attract more prospects, achieve higher sales, and grow your business. I also am a great resource to brainstorm new ideas with, and will help provide "teammate" accountability to help ensure that you follow through as needed.

VMP Costs
VMP has a monthly cost of $150 per person. For a limited time, you can sign up for only $75 per month. For those who will commit to three-month increments, you will save even more, as the three-month fee will be only $199. Want to commit to a full year? Only $699--just $58 per month.

Take Action Now
To enroll in the Virtual Marketing Program, simply:
1. Mail a check payable to "Tim Polk" to: Tim Polk, 2436 Quail Hollow Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. (Be sure to provide me with your name, telephone number, and email address.)

2. Send an email to tpcresults@gmail.com, and I will contact you.

3. Register online using a credit card or PayPal account via secured transmission by clicking here.

Professionals Have Coaches. Make your 2010 a stellar one by joining the Virtual Marketing Program (VMP) today!